Alan Turing: Life and legacy - for iPod/iPhone

To what extent did Alan Turing influence the evolution of modern computing? The 20th Century mathematician is considered by many to be the father of computer science and many would argue that it is largely due to his research that we are able to read this text on a PC, laptop or smart phone. Aside from his contribution to maths and computing however, Turing’s influence impacted on a variety of fields including cryptanalysis and deciphering Nazi codes which helped to end World War 2. This collection examines Turing’s troubled personal life, the significance of his role at Bletchley Park, his ideas on artificial intelligence and finally examines what his legacy should be.

  • 9 minutes 26.7525 seconds
    Alan Turing: Reflections on his personal life
    Professor Timothy Chappell touches upon key moments in Alan Turing's life.
    22 June 2012, 12:58 pm
  • Transcript -- Alan Turing: Reflections on his personal life
    Transcript -- Professor Timothy Chappell touches upon key moments in Alan Turing's life.
    22 June 2012, 12:58 pm
  • 4 minutes 45.1525 seconds
    Alan Turing: The code breaker
    Professor Timothy Chappell explains how the World War 2 brought an opportunity perfectly suited to Turing's abilities.
    22 June 2012, 12:57 pm
  • Transcript -- Alan Turing: The code breaker
    Transcript -- Professor Timothy Chappell explains how the World War 2 brought an opportunity perfectly suited to Turing's abilities.
    22 June 2012, 12:57 pm
  • 8 minutes 18.860299999999988 seconds
    Alan Turing: The theory of computation
    Senior lecturer Blaine Price interviews Professor Darrel Ince on Alan Turing's legacy from the perspective of a computer scientist.
    22 June 2012, 12:56 pm
  • Transcript -- Alan Turing: The theory of computation
    Transcript -- Senior lecturer Blaine Price interviews Professor Darrel Ince on Alan Turing's legacy from the perspective of a computer scientist.
    22 June 2012, 12:56 pm
  • 7 minutes 57.335399999999964 seconds
    Alan Turing: the Turing test and artificial intelligence
    Senior lecturer Blaine Price discusses the Turing Test and artificial intelligence with author Simon Lavington.
    22 June 2012, 12:55 pm
  • Transcript -- Alan Turing: the Turing test and artificial intelligence
    Transcript -- Senior lecturer Blaine Price discusses the Turing Test and artificial intelligence with author Simon Lavington.
    22 June 2012, 12:55 pm
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